Things to do in Braga, Portugal in one day

Braga letters in Braga in Portugal

Braga, a city in Northern Portugal, might not be as popular as Lisbon or Porto, but it’s definitely worth a visit. It’s the country’s 3rd largest city, even though you could never tell, as it has a very small town like feel. Most of the people who do visit, do so on a day trip […]

10 days in Portugal – the perfect itinerary by train

Portugal is one of my favorite European countries, one that I find myself returning to over and over again. There are many reasons for that. Portugal is a great combination of history, culture and stunning landscapes. Despite its rather small size, it’s very diverse and easy to explore with or without a car. On top […]

Best things to do in São Miguel, Azores – 5 day itinerary

The Azores are an archipelago of 9 islands of volcanic origin, located in the middle of Atlantic Ocean. The largest and most populated of the islands is São Miguel. It’s a very diverse place, one where you’ll find lakes, beaches, lush gardens, natural hot springs and waterfalls, among other wonders of nature. All to be […]

Furnas, Azores – a guide to São Miguel’s most charming town

São Miguel, the biggest of the Azores islands, has no shortage of beautiful places to visit. You can easily spend a week exploring it and still leave not having seen everything. While I was blown away by the beauty of the entire island, the charming valley town Furnas just might have been my favorite. While […]